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<blockquote data-quote="Buano" data-source="post: 2237643" data-attributes="member: 21641"><p>A few years back I also made the jump from serious Eastern white-tail hunter to Western hunter. I also solicited LOTS of advice before my first trip. Much of what I was told was WRONG, or at least inapplicable.</p><p></p><p>To know what gear you may need, you first need to understand the hunt you will be going on. If you are hunting Muleys & antelope at the same time you will NOT be hunting the high mountains where physical exertion could be extreme and temperatures could fluctuate 50-60° OR MORE in the same day. As such, most of your Eastern gear should be applicable.</p><p></p><p>You need to discuss with your guide if you will be hunting from pickup trucks, ATVs, Horses, or on foot. Most likely a good deal of your hunt will be on foot, but that is not guaranteed. Some guides cruise farmland looking for animals and only "hunt" on foot once game is spotted.</p><p></p><p>• You must be prepared for fluctuating weather.</p><p>• You must be prepared to crawl through sage brush to get a clear shot at antelope.</p><p>• You must be prepared for 300+-yard shots. Your guide will tell you what the maximum range is that you should be prepared for. (I have yet to shoot anything over 30 yards away in the mountains of Montana or Idaho, but I have been ready for <u>much</u> longer shots.)</p><p>• I had several people tell me I should be dressed in wool. MISTAKE! Wool is miserable when you get over-heated and heavy when it's wet. Modern hunting fabrics are as quiet, while being dryer, warmer, and much lighter than wool.</p><p>• For much of your hunting, I am willing to bet a good pair of hiking shoes will be the best footwear you could have. This is especially true if you will be stalking within range of antelope. I've talked to several hunters who stalk antelope without shoes, wearing only several pairs of thick socks. Then again, if you venture into the mountains, you need a SUBSTANTIAL pair of boots. (I had "Rocky" boots literally fall apart the second day they were worn in the high Rockies.)</p><p>• I would not plan on wearing the gear you would wear white-tail hunting in a tree-stand in cold weather if you will be walking at all, as you will quickly get over-heated.</p><p>• A good hat that is water-proof and provides good sun protection is important.</p><p></p><p>Carry an excellent camera in your day-pack. That weight is worth carrying!</p><p></p><p>Enjoy!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buano, post: 2237643, member: 21641"] A few years back I also made the jump from serious Eastern white-tail hunter to Western hunter. I also solicited LOTS of advice before my first trip. Much of what I was told was WRONG, or at least inapplicable. To know what gear you may need, you first need to understand the hunt you will be going on. If you are hunting Muleys & antelope at the same time you will NOT be hunting the high mountains where physical exertion could be extreme and temperatures could fluctuate 50-60° OR MORE in the same day. As such, most of your Eastern gear should be applicable. You need to discuss with your guide if you will be hunting from pickup trucks, ATVs, Horses, or on foot. Most likely a good deal of your hunt will be on foot, but that is not guaranteed. Some guides cruise farmland looking for animals and only "hunt" on foot once game is spotted. • You must be prepared for fluctuating weather. • You must be prepared to crawl through sage brush to get a clear shot at antelope. • You must be prepared for 300+-yard shots. Your guide will tell you what the maximum range is that you should be prepared for. (I have yet to shoot anything over 30 yards away in the mountains of Montana or Idaho, but I have been ready for [U]much[/U] longer shots.) • I had several people tell me I should be dressed in wool. MISTAKE! Wool is miserable when you get over-heated and heavy when it's wet. Modern hunting fabrics are as quiet, while being dryer, warmer, and much lighter than wool. • For much of your hunting, I am willing to bet a good pair of hiking shoes will be the best footwear you could have. This is especially true if you will be stalking within range of antelope. I've talked to several hunters who stalk antelope without shoes, wearing only several pairs of thick socks. Then again, if you venture into the mountains, you need a SUBSTANTIAL pair of boots. (I had "Rocky" boots literally fall apart the second day they were worn in the high Rockies.) • I would not plan on wearing the gear you would wear white-tail hunting in a tree-stand in cold weather if you will be walking at all, as you will quickly get over-heated. • A good hat that is water-proof and provides good sun protection is important. Carry an excellent camera in your day-pack. That weight is worth carrying! Enjoy! [/QUOTE]
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